Relating to or supplied through the intestines or digestive tract, especially used in medical nutrition.
From Greek 'enteron' (intestine) plus the suffix '-al' (relating to). Commonly used in medical contexts, especially regarding enteral feeding or nutrition administered through the digestive system.
The difference between 'enteral' (feeding through the gut) and 'parenteral' (feeding through IV) is crucial in hospitals—your intestines stay healthier when food goes through them the natural way, even if you can't eat.
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